Float Avalanche Airbags Manuals & Resources

• Float Avalanche Airbag Manual
• Float MtnPro Vest Avalanche Airbag Manual
• Float Avalanche Airbag Material Safety Sheet
• Float External Shovel Carry Attachment Instructions
• Float Model Year Compatibility

Float Education Resources

• Float Avalanche Airbag FAQs
• Avalanche Airbag 101 Handout
• Avalanche Airbag Videos
  • How to Repack a Float Avalanche Airbag
  • How to Install a Float Cylinder
  • How to Install Float Accessories

Float Cylinders & Accessories

• Full Float Cylinder
• Empty Float Cylinder
• Float Consumer Refill Kit
• Float Universal Cable Accessory
• Float Snowboard Carry Attachment
• Float Snowboard Carry Attachment Instructions
• Float Shovel Carry Attachment (Float 8 and Float MtnPro Vest only)

Float Air Travel Documents
Download and print, carry with you, attached to your cylinder for airport security!

• Float Cylinder Commercial Air Travel – How to Pack Instructions
• US Travel – TSA Float Cylinder Regulations
• Non-US Travel – IATA Float Cylinder Regulations

Float Cylinder Refill/Exchange Instructions
BCA encourages practicing the deployment of your avalanche airbag at least once per year. Once you have discharged your compressed air cylinder, you will need to bring it to an authorized BCA Float cylinder refill station.

• Cylinder Refills/Exchanges with Authorized Locations
  BCA authorized refill stations charge approximately $20 for refills.  The actual cost of the refill is up the service provider.  If you want to shop around for the best price, call ahead to the service provider to find out their refill costs.  Some refill locations will charge extra to replace the o-ring on your valve stem.  Some retail locations only offer cylinder exchanges.  Cylinder exchange costs are also at the discretion of the store but are generally higher than refill fees.  If you are interested in becoming a BCA refill or exchange center location, please contact BCA for more information.If you would like to report a bad experience or service from one of our refill locations, please contact BCA and we will address the issue.

• International Refill/Exchange/Rental Programs
  • US/Canada: Refill
  • Europe/Norway: Exchange
  • Japan: Rental
  • Australia/New Zealand: Refill
  • Argentina/Chile: Refill

• Authorized Locations/Map Locator: Visit our  Dealer/Refiller locator map to find the nearest refill option near you.

Do not attempt to recharge the cylinder at locations that are not authorized by BCA, as this process requires training, documentation and parts provided by BCA.